Corporate Project Manager, Operations - SSMG

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2 Locations
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Expert/Leader
Food • Logistics
The Role
Leads national, regional, and site-level operational capital projects across food production, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. Responsibilities include project planning and execution, vendor and contractor coordination, budget and ROI management, site layout and process-flow improvements, automation, compliance, safety, inspections, audits, and continuous improvement. The role requires extensive manufacturing and distribution design experience, familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, AutoCAD drawings, vendor quotes, and significant travel to operating facilities.
Summary Generated by Built In

Company:  

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC

Sales Territory:  

None

Zip Code:

77038

Travel Percentage:  

Up to 75%

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.  Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY

Through consultation with the SSMG VP of Continuous Improvement and Sysco Corporate Construction & Engineering Teams, the Corporate Project Manager identifies the key actions necessary for delivering national, regional, and site level development and execution of key projects related to operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • In partnership with all National and Region Team Leaders, lead with a strong customer-centric and associate- focused mindset to drive development and execution of projects.
  • Working with vendors and/or general contractors to assure projects are following Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
  • Drive continuous improvement through automation and plant flow.
  • Work to develop, plan, and execute capital projects and monitor return on investment
  • Utilize Industry best practices, methods, and standards to execute projects
  • Make safety a top priority in each project. Help reduce or eliminate operations-related injuries or accidents and assist EHS Director with training initiatives on all projects, including new equipment
  • Drive a culture of compliance with internal/external policies and regulations by ensuring all required inspections and audits are completed on time, accurately and with all necessary detail
  • Strategically adjust department activities, policies, and practices to meet or exceed key performance metrics and customer satisfaction goals.
  • Oversee budget management including labor, benefits, supplies, company assets, capital investments, depreciation and maintenance and repair.
  • Company meetings and any other market activities to foster the company’s recognition within the business community.
  • Collaborate with national and local vendors to establish working relationships, assigning task, and expected project deliverables

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a relevant field preferred

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years in food production, manufacturing, and distribution design
  • Demonstrable experience in driving operational efficiencies and production thruput through site layout and planning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Access, and Outlook
  • Ability to read and understand AutoCAD drawings
  • Transformation experience
  • Project Management Experience

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

  • Deep experience with manufacturing or production processes to include continuous improvement tools.
  • Able to read and understand vendor quotes.
  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
  • Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Oral Comprehension: Listening to and understanding the information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Comprehension: Reading and understanding the information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Written Expression: Communicating information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Deductive Reasoning: Applying general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Problem Sensitivity: Perceiving when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Fluency of Ideas: Coming up with several ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
  • Ability to read drawings and understanding process equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
  • The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
  • The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK CONDITIONS

  • The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be able to do limited travel to facilities or operating companies.
  • Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Must be able to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and driving conditions.
  • 60% Travel required

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in food production, manufacturing, and distribution design
  • Demonstrable experience driving operational efficiencies and production throughput through site layout and planning
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a relevant field
  • Lean Six Sigma experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Access, and Outlook
  • Ability to read and understand AutoCAD drawings
  • Transformation experience
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to read drawings and understand process equipment
  • Ability to travel to facilities and operating companies

Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
  • Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees

What We Do

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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